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Autumn Whisper Bracelet
2026-10-03 14:00:00 2026-10-03 15:00:00 America/New_York Autumn Whisper Bracelet Join us to learn beginner friendly jewelry making skills and create your own autumn themed bracelet. Southwest Branch -

Saturday, October 03
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Join us to learn beginner friendly jewelry making skills and create your own autumn themed bracelet.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Crafting |

TAGS: | bb-adult-events |

Southwest Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
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Mon, Sep 21 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Sep 22 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 23 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 24 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 27 Closed
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Southwest Branch opened on March 21, 1989 in a beautiful Mediterranean style building designed by Schweizer and Associates Architecture Firm, who also designed the Orlando Public Library. Serving the Dr. Phillips and Metrowest communities, Southwest is near International Drive and the attractions. Southwest is a popular place for local adults, children, students and tourists.

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Puzzle Swap
Sat, Sep 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Sewing - Simple Hemming - Confident Beginner
Sat, Sep 26, 12:45pm - 2:45pm
Technology Classroom
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Conference Room
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Mon, Sep 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Mon, Sep 28, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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Homeschool Junior: Any Way the Wind Blows
Mon, Sep 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Mon, Sep 28, 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Technology Classroom
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Knitting - Simple Chicken Ornaments - Beginner Level
Tue, Sep 29, 10:15am - 12:00pm
Technology Classroom
Simple chicken ornaments are a quick project to practice knitting the knit stitch. Learn how to apply new knitting skills while stitching a cute chicken ornament.
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Preschool Storytime: Alphabet Adventures "E"
Tue, Sep 29, 11:00am - 11:45am
Preschoolers will delight in interactive stories, songs, and rhymes that inspire a love of reading and build early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3–5.
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Tue, Sep 29, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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LEGO® Education Spike™ Prime: Science & Engineering
Tue, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Gather and Unwind - Fiber Arts Meetup
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Toddler Storytime: All About the Alphabet
Wed, Sep 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Wed, Sep 30, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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Thu, Oct 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Preschool Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Thu, Oct 01, 10:30am - 10:55am
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Thu, Oct 01, 11:00am - 11:20am
Southwest - Ask at Desk
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Thu, Oct 01, 11:30am - 11:45am
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Teen Fiber Arts: Weave like a Spider
Thu, Oct 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Fri, Oct 02, 10:15am - 11:15am
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Fri, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Fri, Oct 02, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Technology Classroom
Are you stuck on a software-related project or simply need constructive ideas to get you started? Let us help! A technology trainer will be available to assist you in this open lab.
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Sat, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:45am
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Autumn Whisper Bracelet
Sat, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us to learn beginner friendly jewelry making skills and create your own autumn themed bracelet.
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